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Life In Lockdown
Stuck inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic? News.com.au has all the ideas for how to pass the time, including best books, podcasts, recipes and indoor workouts.
Police reveal details of Tiger King cold case
A Florida sheriff has lifted the lid on the investigation into one of the biggest mysteries from Tiger King – what happened to Carole Baskin’s husband?
Deeply personal story behind new Netflix movie
A new Netflix movie is dropping in time for the weekend, and it has a very personal history behind it.
Aussie legend: ‘Always glad when I’m out of work’
When your first season was award-winning and an audience favourite, going back for another round is a risky endeavour.
Twisty TV show will keep you guessing
A former soldier is accused of kidnap and murder. He says he’s innocent but there’s CCTV to prove it. But sometimes, video lies.
Easter services to stream from home
Coronavirus restrictions mean common Easter activities have been ruled out this year but that does not mean you have to miss the church services.
‘Unsettling’ stuff Tiger King didn’t show
One of the directors of Netflix docuseries Tiger King has revealed that some of the most “unsettling” footage ended up on the cutting room floor.
You can now buy showbags in Woolies
The Easter Show has been cancelled, but you can still snag a showbag after Woolworths stepped in to get the nostalgic treat in select stores.
Naomi Watts throws giant iso tantrum
Australian actress Naomi Watts has documented her rough stint in isolation with a hilarious video after three of her appliances broke down.
Isolation outfit that’s selling ‘like hotcakes’
We usually only wear pyjamas to bed, but as Australia adjusts to life in lockdown, this basic item is flying off the shelves in record numbers.
‘Most controversial movie’ will be out tomorrow
Raging controversy saw its release scuttled last year and the coronavirus derailed its cinema debut. From tomorrow, you can watch it at home.
‘Disturbing’ movie will absolutely terrify
Horror fans have gotten a little more than they bargained for with Netflix’s latest offering, with many left shaken to their core.
Photo shows why you shouldn’t snack
With more of us working from home than ever before, reaching into the fridge has become so much easier – but this Instagram post shows why you should think twice about snacking.
Movie so funny you might wet yourself
Few were expecting much when this comedy came out but once you’ve seen it, you’ll want to watch it again and again and again.
Delayed movie going direct to digital platforms
A satirical British comedy about the excessive lifestyle of a fashion mogul will no longer be released in cinemas in the wake of coronavirus shutdowns.
Radically different streaming launches
If you think another streaming service has launched to rival Netflix, think again. This couldn’t be more different. And it’s free for 90 days.
Workout with Chris Hemsworth for free
Grab your laundry basket and sweat with Chris Hemsworth in the “world’s greatest” at-home workout that’s perfect during isolation.
Aussie comedians battle it out for $100k
Comedians are a competitive bunch, and when there’s $100,000 at stake, they’ll resort to wild shenanigans. Ten household names are about to battle it out.
Sassy new murder mystery TV show
If you’re sick of every murder mystery having some weird supernatural element, than maybe Home Before Dark is for you.
Strange, transportive TV show to stream
While many screen stories come from books, comics or real-life stories, this new series has a rather odd origin story.
Magic and charm in new Pixar movie
You probably missed it at the cinemas – it was only out for two days before theatres closed – but now is your shot.
Stage musicals to stream for free
You can’t go to the shows anymore, but it doesn’t mean they can’t come to you, for a 48-hour window anyway.
Netflix tool making self-isolation easier
Netflix has created a way for you to still binge watch all your favourite shows with your friends even if you are self-isolating due to the coronavirus.
Fix for annoying home office problems
Even if you’d thought about working from home, you were probably unprepared for the new reality but there are ways to make it easier.
New movies fast-tracked for streaming
Stuck indoors? Worry not, as two more recent in-cinema movies are now available to watch at home after being fast-tracked for digital platforms.
Clear puzzle is the ultimate challenge
This “impossibly difficult” clear puzzle is perfect for people who want a real challenge while practising social distancing.
Big bounty offered over Houseparty ‘hack’
The developers of a hit app have offered a reward for information over what it calls a “smear campaign” about the app getting hacked.
Sexy thriller to get your pulses racing
Intense, charged and addictive, this star-studded miniseries sinks its hooks into you from the first moment and never lets go.
The app you desperately need right now
Millions of people are finding themselves at home and lonely amid coronavirus isolation, but this could be the answer to your boredom woes.
Virus sparks scary tax return ‘warning’
Countless Australians are now working from home as a result of the coronavirus crisis – and it could have a big impact on your tax return.
‘In limbo’: Virus hits Aussie real estate
Property expert Andrew Winter, like most of us, is experiencing a pandemic for the first time. But he has some predictions as to how it will impact the housing market.
Foxtel’s free upgrade for subscribers
As Australians adjust to more time at home during the COVID-19 crisis, Foxtel is making things a bit easier by opening up its channels to subscribers.
Truth about ‘impossible’ Seinfeld star
All nine seasons of Seinfeld are now available to stream on Foxtel. To celebrate, we’ve dug up some juicy details from behind the scenes.
TV show is perfect for our times
It may be set in the 1940s but this rich series from the creators of The Wire is absolutely right on the money for our present time.
Chilling crime series’ tantalising tease
After a horrible tragedy kills three children and their mother, suspicions are cast all around. Who did it?
Netflix buys delayed cinema movie
Netflix has confirmed it has acquired the rights to one of the movies whose release was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Seven movies to make you feel better
Do yourself a favour and schedule one movie for each night – for two hours at a time, you deserve to watch something comforting.
Amazon makes kids TV shows, movies free
To ease the burden of parents who now have to entertain their kids inside all day, Amazon has lifted the paywall on some kids’ programming.
Netflix drops trailer for emotional movie
We’re probably all feeling a little emotionally dented right now, so we should warn you that even the trailer for Tigertail might make you cry.
Disney to release new movie on streaming
Disney will release a new Pixar movie to its streaming platform after cinemas were ordered shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Easily Brad Pitt’s best performance
Brad Pitt has played serious roles, romantic characters and even the devil. But this is easily his most hilarious.
Everything new to streaming this month
With so much more time confined within the walls of our homes, at least there will be something new to watch on streaming.
Bizarre new Netflix show is a must-watch
It’s been described as the “redneck Game of Thrones”. Start this new Netflix series and you’ll binge the whole thing this weekend.
Super delightful TV show to discover
This super charming TV show flew under the radar during its original run, which makes it perfect for now, given you’re stuck at home.
Killing Eve is back sooner than expected
The sexually charged cat-and-mouse thriller will be returning weeks earlier than expected.
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